A gold tatting lace set, entirely handmade. The ring features a flower with red coral beads, and the adjustable bracelet features four small red coral flowers.
My emotion:
Skillful hands intent on embroidering precious details: this image has been a constant throughout my childhood, as it has for so many children here in Sicily.
Under the bright light of the skylight in her home, my grandmother embroidered her precious lace with patience and precision, and I watched in awe as she created a delicate beauty of shapes and colors.
Embroidery, in Sicily and beyond, was a hobby for women, but also, at times, a means of supporting the family income or becoming financially independent.
